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- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Group and individual work
- Trauma and addictions
About James
LCSW in California with 30 years of practice, James Cline focuses on stress, anxiety, relationships, family concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, and LGBT issues. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as his main method and works with individuals and groups. James earned a BS in Psychology and a Master of Social Work from the University of Iowa and has spent decades helping people address persistent problems.
James uses CBT to identify unhelpful thinking and change behaviors that keep problems going. He also draws on Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy ideas to challenge rigid beliefs and reduce self-defeating patterns. In sessions he helps people notice thought patterns, test them, and try new behaviors in everyday life.
He has experience running group and individual work over three decades. That background means he is familiar with common patterns in stress, relationship conflict, addiction, and trauma reactions. He helps people break down problems into small, manageable steps rather than tackling everything at once.
Practical skills are a regular part of sessions. That can include behavioral experiments, thought records, communication practice, and planning short experiments to test new ways of behaving. He uses plain language and concrete tasks to make change feel possible and measurable.
People looking to start are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Sessions are provided in English and international clients are accepted.
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CBT-based work and what online sessions involve
CBT focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. Sessions teach straightforward tools like tracking unhelpful thoughts, testing beliefs with small experiments, and practicing different actions to reduce anxiety and depression. This approach is useful for panic attacks, social anxiety, phobias, and mood problems.Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy concentrates on identifying rigid or extreme beliefs that cause distress. It uses active questioning and behavioral tasks to reduce guilt, shame, and unhelpful control patterns. This is practical work aimed at shifting how people interpret events and respond to them.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before, and then suggest CBT techniques or REBT-style exercises as appropriate. Clients and the therapist decide together which tools to use and how to pace the work.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Many people find that learning and practicing CBT skills remotely still lets them apply changes directly in their daily routines.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He addresses stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, and LGBT issues. Additional focuses include communication problems, control issues, guilt and shame, isolation, life purpose, panic, and social anxiety.
What therapeutic approach does he use?
He primarily uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and draws on Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy concepts. Sessions focus on identifying thinking patterns and testing new behaviors.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 30 years of LCSW therapy experience working with individuals and groups. That experience informs how he structures sessions and skills practice.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds the LCSW credential and practises in California. His academic background includes a BS in Psychology and a Master of Social Work from the University of Iowa.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English. He also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
How do I begin working with him?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session. That process starts the intake and scheduling steps.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.